Volunteer Facilitator information

If you’ve been using PLT and want to take the next step, consider becoming a facilitator!
Facilitators represent the DNR and present quality PLT workshops and events across Minnesota.

Benefits

• Get training and techniques on how to conduct more effective workshops.
• Receive additional free resources and training opportunities.
• Receive access to free and low-cost teaching materials for check-out and use.
• Excellent reference and experience for your career and resume.

Requirements

• Have an interest and experience in natural resource education.
• Want to help other educators learn how
  to incorporate environmental education in their classrooms.
• Attend a PLT educator workshop.
• Attend a facilitator training.  Facilitator trainings happen once a year. Add your name to the invitation list.

Expectations

• Facilitate or help facilitate at least one workshop every two years.
• Represent PLT with other educators.
• Promote PLT programs in your area.

Become a Volunteer Facilitator by contacting [email protected] 

FAQs

Forms

• Propose a PLT Workshop- Minnesota
• Sign In Sheet
• Minn. Workshop Evaluation form
• Workshop Participation Information Form
• Facilitator Workshop Summary Form

Sample PLT workshop agendas

• 4-6 hour PLT K-8 agenda
• PLT early childhood agenda
• PLT nature journaling workshop agenda
• PLT for after-school programs agenda
• Climate change agenda (high school)
• Forest Health (high school)
• Using PLT to Fulfill Boy Scout Forestry Merit Badges

Workshop Aides

• How to Use PLT's E-Unit Access Codes
• PLT Early Childhood Scavenger Hunt
• PreK-8 Hike Traditional
• PreK-8 Hike Alternative